Hello! I'm Karen Chan, a Marketing Communications professional with extensive experience shaping brands across global, regional and local markets. Currently pursuing a career as a Freelance Brand Marketing Strategist, I bring the agility of a strategist and the vision of a storyteller, delivering measurable growth while sparking authentic consumer engagement.

Hello! I'm Karen Chan, a Marketing Communications professional with extensive experience shaping brands across global, regional and local markets. Currently pursuing a career as a Freelance Brand Marketing Strategist, I bring the agility of a strategist and the vision of a storyteller, delivering measurable growth while sparking authentic consumer engagement.

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Hello! I’m Karen Chan, a Marketing Communications professional with extensive experience shaping brands across global, regional and local markets. Currently pursuing a career as a Freelance Brand Marketing Strategist, I bring the agility of a strategist and the vision of a storyteller, delivering measurable growth while sparking authentic consumer engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Regional Marketing Manager, Asia at Nexstgo
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Brand Lead of AVITA – Global Consumer Brand with Retail & eCommerce Presence; spearheaded rebrand strategy, reframing tech into interactive lifestyle experiences for next-gen audiences, increasing brand affinity by 20% across Asia; enhanced regional market share by 8% through product launches, influencer partnerships and brand initiatives; boosted regional brand visibility by 12% through executive interviews, social content and experiential activations; led cross-functional regional teams and agencies to deliver cohesive brand experiences across all consumer touchpoints.
Marketing Manager at Next Digital
June 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Drove a 30% increment in new consumer acquisition by leading the development of co-brand partnerships, designing consumer reward programs and organizing lifestyle-driven events; Enhanced user engagement by 15% through personalized content strategies delivered across app, web and offline channels.
Associate Account Director at Metta Communications
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Translated consumer insights into brand propositions and creative strategies for diverse portfolios, ensuring resonance across lifestyle and retail sectors; Managed multi-channel integrated campaigns exceeding HK$2M in budget (ATL, Social, Event, Digital, BTL) from concept to execution, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
Account Manager at Cheil Worldwide
March 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015
Developed proposition strategies for global brands and managed large-scale campaigns with budgets over HK$500K, coordinating with HQ offices and stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and local relevance across ATL, BTL, Event and Social channels. Brands: Samsung, Samsonite, LINE. Achievement: Samsung “Virtual Photo Tour” campaign increased market share by 12.5% and won the Effie Hong Kong Marketing Effectiveness Award.

Education

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in International Studies at City University of Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other